Valicha Cocina Peruana - Empalme

The ceviche was some of the best we’ve had just the right punch with the sour the lady gave us extra onions. The rest of the food though was pretty average especially for the price. The peruvian skewers were on the dry side. The calamari was good but nothing special. Similarly the chicken with mushroom was very normal. For 3 appetizers and 1 main we spent a total of close to US$80. I think, I would go back just for the ceviche. That said, the staff are very nice. They took the time to help me understand the menu as I wasn’t as familiar with Peruvian food.

Really good food, hard-working staff, and fair prices. I was wise to stick to two appetizers, because they were sufficient to be a meal.

Excellent food and very good service. I had fried fish with vegetables and potatoes and a stunning sauce. Also a dark, sweet and tasty beer from Peru. I will definitely come back again.

Came here twice during our stay in San Jose. Food: Authentically Peruviano and delicious with generous portions! We tried their ceviche, anticuchos, tacu tacu con mariscos, and taquena con relleno de queso; All were excellent!. Pisco sours were nice and strong! Service: Our waiter (I'm sorry I didn't get your name! was very courteous and helpful (including being very patient with helping me improve my Spanish! . Value: average prices and generous portions make this a great value!

VALICHA cocina is in a nice, safe easy to find area of San Jose Costa Rica. The food and service were good there everytime I went on my vacation this year. I can ALSO say I think Valicha Cocina was safe efficient handling the covid pandemic.